Congress is racing to get things done before Christmas, including the massive defense bill. So why did Republicans and some liberal Democrats block it from advancing on Monday? There are new COVID-19 rules for New Yorkers and L.A. residents at indoor businesses. And the deadline for federal workers to get the shot was pushed back until after the holidays. Video is released Monday of investigators’ 11-hour July interview with Andrew Cuomo. The former New York Governor resigned in August after allegations of sexual harassment.